Frequently Asked Questions
Q: "How do you pronounce your last name?"
A: I pronounce it "Peter-froind" (think "Freud" with an N), but if that's too hard for you, "Peter-friend" works great. That's what it means in German, anyway, and it's how my dad and grandfather pronounce it.Q: "Is there going to be a third book in the killer unicorn series (that started with Rampant & Ascendant)?"
A: Yes, someday. I don't have a title, publisher, or release date yet, though. But I promise I have not abandoned Astrid! Meanwhile, enjoy the killer unicorn short stories.Q: "How many books are in the Secret Society Girl (Ivy League Novel) series?"
A: There are four books in the series. The correct reading order is: Secret Society Girl, Under the Rose, Rites of Spring (Break), and Tap & Gown.Q: "Are you going to write any more books in the Secret Society Girl (Ivy League Novel) series?"
A: Tap & Gown is the last book in the series. (It's time for Amy and me to graduate!) If you're interested in reading further in the series, check out the free secret stories.
Category Archives: SSG
Today is the last day to enter the contest for an ARC of Tap & Gown. Get your lImericks in! There’s a limerick smackdown going on in the comments section of the ARC Giveaway Post. First, commenter Anne popped up … Continue reading
I’m helping to kick off the first ever NYC Teen Author Festival (March 16-22, 2009) this Monday with the following, absolutely unmissable event: Juvenilia Smackdown Monday, 16 March, 4-6pm, Tompkins Square Park branch of the NYPL, 331 E. 10th Street … Continue reading
Today is my last day in Ireland. Sad Face. Also, I broke my camera, so there will likely be very few pictures of today’s trip to the fairy fort. On the plus side, March’s Secret Story, “Poe at the Gates” … Continue reading
Finally got my act together with “My Phi Beta Kappa Valentine,” so newsletter subscribers can read it at the secret story page. In addition, last month’s secret story has been unlocked. Enjoy! Remember, all you have to do to get … Continue reading
Sunday morning Chez Diana, and I’m hanging out in sweats on the couch while Rio plays outside with the neighbor’s dog. We don’t really “do” Valentine’s Day around here, and since we’ve been together for the better part of a … Continue reading
Thing #1: It’s less than 100 days until the release of Tap & Gown. Double digits! W00T! I’m so excited about this book y’all! Thing #2: Fuse #8, I think I love you. Or at least your current fascination with … Continue reading
Given that approximately seventy-five people have emailed me about the “Yale” episode of Gossip Girl, I suppose I should not be surprised by the fact that the episode was hot news on the Yale campus — hot enough, indeed, to … Continue reading
Particularly self-censorship (i.e., we shall not include this book in our library collection for fear of the ruckus) and the topics that often provoke this action. Read now! This article is the topic of much discussion amongst the YA writers … Continue reading
My driveay looks like a bobsled course at the moment. Rio is slip-sliding her way across the glacier in our backyard. I am reminded why I liked living in Florida. Anyhoo, some cool stuff going on ’round the web: Megan … Continue reading
Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes! Yesterday was crazy. Sailor Boy and I went downtown to watch the festivities. Lucky, we were invited to a party inside a building on Penn Ave. I was amazed at the … Continue reading
